Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Ahlyssa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ahlyssa was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blue hair is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A true patriot, Leucis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 140 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).